Smokey Eye Look

September 25, 2010

The Smokey Eye has become so popular due to the sultry, sexy look it creates. A simple smokey eye can be mastered with using just 2 shades of eye shadow – a dark contouring shade and a highlighting shade. Different effects can be achieved by introducing a third or fourth shade (like the picture above). But the 2 shade process is relatively simple and still very dramatic.

The classic black or grey smokey eye look is best suited for evening. This is a sexy, demure, smoldering look and will get you many admiring glances. With Halloween around the corner our make-up artists think this is a must-have technique. So, to help you get practicing, we will go over how to get a perfect smokey eye.

Lets Get Started:

Prime and Highlight your upper eye lids.

Start adding the dark shade of your choosing to the creases of your eyelids. Make sure to use an oval shaped brush that is perfect for blending so you get a nice even shade across your creases.

Begin shading underneath your bottom lashes with the same dark shade to really make your eyes stand out. Don’t get carried away in this step. You don’t want to use a lot of product.

Apply your highlighter under your brow to show some definition. You can also go over your top eye lids at this time with your highlighter- just in case some dark color got on it.

Apply your eye liner just above the eyelash. Keep it a true black to emphasize your look. Ensure the line you draw is thicker towards the center of the eye and pointed at the ends. Apply a lighter line to the corners of your bottom eye lid if you would like.

False Eyelashes: for all out glamour, apply a pair of false eyelashes or use a liberal application of plumping mascara on your own lashes.

There you have it! Try this look the next time you go out for a dramatic look that will look stunning. You can purchase your very own makeup kit to achieve the smokey eye look here at Glamour Boutique. Hope you enjoy!